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Join us under the trees of our courtyard for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and make new friends.

The first-ever Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party brings audiences the only opportunity to see real-life versions of the famous Hot Wheels monster truck toys in the DARK! Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot®, plus the all-new Gunkster™, will light up the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles. Event performances will also feature a dazzling dance party, spectacular laser light shows and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a great value for the whole family! WHEN | September 24 - September 25 , 2022 TIME | Varies depending on the date VENUE | Pechanga Arena San Diego ADMISSION | Tickets starting at $10 For more information, please visit here! SOCIALS: Follow Pechanga Arena San Diego on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram!

We’re talking about sex at the San Diego Public Library! A new program series, Birds and the Bees: An Inclusive Sex Education Series, will inform patrons about a variety of sexual health and wellbeing topics including sexual orientation and fluidity, boundaries and consent, and STI prevention. This presentation presented by Planned Parenthood allows participants to identify anatomical reproductive parts of the human male and female body. Facilitator will explain the physiology of reproduction including but not limited to: menstrual cycle including hormone cycles; production of ova; fertilization; implantation; sperm production; and how long sperm and ova live. Registration is recommended but not required.

The Spy Ninjas are a team of YouTubers on a mission to save the internet from "Project Zorgo", an evil organization of hackers. By combining martial arts, stealth, detective work, and hacking, Spy Ninjas work to uncover "Project Zorgo"’s nefarious plans and stop them from taking over YouTube, Roblox, and the rest of the internet. Daily adventures, missions, games, and challenges are documented on the YouTube channels, with a new video every day of the week. Bravery, loyalty, and honesty are what Spy Ninjas value most in the fight to keep the internet free from "Project Zorgo". DATE | February 26, 2023 TIME | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. VENUE | Pechanga Arena San Diego ADMISSION | Tickets starting at $30 For more information, please visit here! SOCIALS: Follow Spy Ninjas on Instagram!

This free public event is an all day celebration of indigenous cultures, a Gathering of Nations, features craftspeople, storytellers and presentations of dance and music. The celebration includes food vendors as well as arts and crafts activities. The event takes place on land near ancient Kumeyaay village sites and allows for education about current Kumeyaay events in the region and at the Kumeyaay College. This public event is free and held both outside at the Greg Cox Civic Complex in Bonita as well as inside the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and inside the community room at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library. The celebration will also introduce exhibition "Old World/New World" by artist Roberto Salas. Salas has worked with native voices and storytellers from around the world. He is inviting them to the event for a memorable gathering. Honored guests include local Kumeyaay educators. RSVP on Eventbrite to attend this free event Thank you to sponsor Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Nation. For more information, visit: https://www.gatheringofnations.com/

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

In 1729, Blair is a fifteen-year-old Ulster-Scot living in Ireland under the crushing weight of famine, poverty, and prejudice. In search of a better life, he commits to a four years term as an indentured servant in Philadelphia in the American colonies. In London, ten-year-old orphan and pickpocket Mallie is arrested for stealing a handkerchief. After a horrifying stay at Newgate prison, she is sentenced to indentured servitude in the American colonies. Once there, she is sold to a cruel tobacco planter for seven years. Eventually, Blair and Mallie’s paths cross when they are acquired by the same owner. The two escape together and head west as fugitives. This sweeping historical novel tells the story of their struggles, love and survival. Indra Zuno was born in Mexico, where she enjoyed a successful career in theater and television. She has received numerous awards for her writing. As part of her preparation for this novel, she spent time in Northern Ireland, Pennsylvania and two weeks aboard a tall ship replica, washing decks and climbing masts. She read over one hundred books about white servitude, the Delaware Native tribe and Scots-Irish immigration. This is Indra’s debut novel.

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress. Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery. Attendees will be shown how to use mindfulness in their daily lives. Join us to de-stress from worry and care, and take a moment say help to locals taking a break in their day.

Staff is on hand to assist you with applying for free/low cost Internet, computers or laptops. Stop in to get one on one assistance in meeting your technological needs.

We're rolling out all the stock from the back BUT only on these special Saturdays! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on select Saturdays--be there and help support the Friends of the Library! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/summer-book-sales-3